Professional Practice 101: A Compendium of Business and Management Strategies in Architecture

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"Andy Pressman has effectively bridged the artificial gap that has developed between art, science, and professional practice in architecture. . . . This book is a crucial beginning in your search for excellence in professional practice."—From the Foreword by Richard A. Eribes, PhD, AIA

Professional practice courses often suffer from a boring reputation, but there's nothing dull about Andy Pressman's Professional Practice 101. With its unique focus on the important links between practice and the design process, this book brings a fresh perspective to the many issues involved in the operation of an architectural practice, from how a firm is structured to how it manages projects and secures new business.

Filled with insightful contributions from Charles Gwathmey, Gene Kohn, Mario Salvadori, and dozens of other leading architects and designers, this book offers an inspiring and truly relevant examination of architectural practice today. It will be welcomed by students and young architects as a vital part of their training.

Professional Practice 101 contains a wealth of material on:

Firm organization
Group dynamics and teamwork
Communication and leadership skills
Marketing
Financial management
Client and contractor relations
Project management
Project delivery
Design and information technology
Legal and licensing issues
Risk management and professional liability insurance

Plus:

Firm profiles, case studies And analyses, and real-life anecdotes
Valuable reference information for architects who are preparing for the licensing exam

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uninteresting.......2001-07-27

As a new sole proprietor, I found this book to be essentially worthless. It is weighty, condescending, and lacks practical knowledge. I was looking for concise advise that could be applied to running a successful business in the new service economy, what I found was a "compendium" of old world ideas.

Read the book "Blur" instead.

A great resource for setting up shop.......1999-11-01

Andy Pressman is an expert on professional practice. As a former student, (I hope this doesn't taint anyone else's opinion,) I have had the opportunity of learning from a man that is part of the spearhead to change the education of architects and bring integrity back to an area that seems, in some circles, to have been forgotten: client relations. Written more towards the student, this book brings to light what it is to be a design professional. Also checkout Architecture 101, a more general approach to becoming a designer in the professional world.

And yes that is my real name!

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Phenomenal title - must have for collectors & pickers alike!

Twentieth century fashionable plastic jewelry
Lillian Baker
Manufacturer: Collectors Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006QHLBE

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Phenomenal title - must have for collectors & pickers alike!.......1998-12-24

I refer to this work regularly! Well detailed pictures with excellent research and background information. My only complaint is that the prices could use some updating - they are somewhat low on the better pieces. On second thought - keep the prices low! This book will assist you in identifying your plastic jewellery treasures, and will give you a thorough background into the origins and designs of vintage to contemporary plastic jewellery. For the next addition, would like to see a quick reference guide on quick identification of different varieties of commonly encountered plastics. Ms. Baker does not include references to common tests for bakelite, lucite etc... which would prove extremely useful. Overall, a book that will remain off my shelves and in constant use for years to come. Look forward to the next edition!

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Swiss photographer Balthasar Burkhard`s oeuvre continues the tradition of his compatriots Robert Frank and Jakob Tuggener, their ever-questioning search for the truth hidden in the surfaces of the world and their contemplative precision. This monograph provides the first comprehensive overview of his work from the 1970s to 2004. Burkhard's black-and-white photographs are characterized by rich details, perfect focus, and a mastery of craft that translates technical perfection into conceptual precision. Burkhard transforms the objective reality of his motifs into autonomous visual worlds with an immediacy and tender-sharp sensuality of their own. He carefully chooses detail and large-scale views of the visible world that are capable of asserting their presence in the most intimate realms of the viewer`s mind. With an essay by Matthias Frehner

"Burkhard very intensely focuses on the same topics for a long time. He often simultaneously works on nudes, landscapes, still lives, portraits, and animals. It is rather common for the artist to return to an idea after years or decades as if he had been thinking about it just yesterday." - Matthias Frehner

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When the Protocol was adopted in December 1997, a series of domestic measures, "the Kyoto mechanisms and sinks, were introduced to meet the emission reduction targets in a 'flexible' and cost-effective way. This opens up the opportunity for Russia to play an important role through emissions trading and joint implementation. The Russian natural gas sector will be an important player in Russia's response to Kyoto, both as host to emission reduction projects and as provider of a low-carbon fuel. This paper analyzes Russian climate policy and the special place of the natural gas sector, and its potentially powerful combination with the Kyoto mechanisms.

The Kyoto Mechanisms and Russian Climate Politics. (Book Reviews).: An article from: The Energy Journal

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The Kyoto Mechanisms and Russian Climate Politics. (Book Reviews).: An article from: The Energy Journal
Carol Dahl
Manufacturer: International Association for Energy Economics
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This digital document is an article from The Energy Journal, published by International Association for Energy Economics on April 1, 2002. The length of the article is 1122 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The Kyoto Mechanisms and Russian Climate Politics. (Book Reviews).
Author: Carol Dahl
Publication: The Energy Journal (Refereed)
Date: April 1, 2002
Publisher: International Association for Energy Economics
Volume: 23 Issue: 2 Page: 123(3)

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With each species lost to the mass extinction crisis, the natural economy of the nation and of the world is greatly diminished. An endangered animal may hold the cure for cancer; a threatened plant could someday become a major food crop; and even bacteria often provide novel molecular structures in polymer science. As the rainforest is destroyed and habitats are degraded, conservationists are now urgently searching for dramatic new ways to save these economic resources. In this provocative and important book, Joseph Henry Vogel details one potential solution that has met with increasing interest and popularity: the privatization of genetic information. Vogel cogently makes the case that the world should abandon the doctrine of "the common heritage of mankind" and create private property rights over genes. Landowners, once vested with the genetic resources on their land, will have a newfound financial incentive to protect what they now already control. Genes for Sale provides an overview of the many complexities inherent in implementing a viable conservation policy. Vogel elaborates both technical issues like the construction of a "gargantuan database" of landtitles and biological inventories, and political issues like legal reform. Clearly written, engaging, and timely, Genes for Sale provides students, scientists, and policy makers alike with the ideal introduction to an exciting and controversial new approach to saving our precious living heritage.

GENES FOR SALE: PRIVATIZATION AS A CONSERVATION POLICY (HB)

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GENES FOR SALE: PRIVATIZATION AS A CONSERVATION POLICY (HB)
J. H. vogel
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OKKVRS

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One of the most seductive topics in recent years is the field of social capital - the webs of trust, mutual obligation, and cultural knowledge that flow through local information that yield resources in human-scale associations of individuals. But when we ask about the implications for children's learning and performance in the school institution, the construct quickly become slippery to hold. The 2001 volume provides five original papers that offer new empirical evidence on the nature and life of social capital across diverse ethnic groups and cultural settings. These fresh studies delve into the resources embedded in Latino and Asian-American peer groups, how immigrant parents' networks and norms variably push their children to achieve in school, and how teenagers' involvement in ethnic-rooted churches contribute social capital. The volume includes three commentaries, authored by David Baker, Patricia Fernández-Kelly, and Raymond Wong,

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Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation : Leader's Guide
Bruce M. Metzger
Manufacturer: Abingdon Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0687089999

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The book of Revelation contains passages of great beauty and comfort, as well as passages that strike the casual reader as bizarre, bewildering, and sometimes frightening. How are readers today to discern God's message in this peculiar part of the Bible? In this book Metzger presents solid scholarship in a nonacademic style. The book includes a list of resources for further study, a study guide for 8-13 sessions and can be used in personal or group study.

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Solid and readable.......2007-08-03

The first thing one must admit in reviewing one of Metzger's work is that next to no one is qualified to review one of Metzger's works. One of the most noted biblical scholars of a century, it's unlikely that any casual reader can take aim at him.

That said, the book is written for the casual reader, and in that sense is very accessible and unintimidating. There are even points at which, for the scholar or preacher, one might wish he would go into more detail concerning the first century context. The details of the eruption of Vesuvius and the threat of the Parthians are eye-opening, but Metzger gives them each only a passing notice. Nontheless, for an introduction to the Book of Revelation from the perspective of one who is not anticipating a literal, science-fiction fulfillment of the book in the future, this is a perfect read.

What is strongest about the book is that Metzger unpacks some of the most significant images of the text: the beast, the prostitute, the dragon and the lamb. He shows the first-century implications for the Roman Empire and lets us into the heart of one of Jesus' disciples, comforting a persecuted congregation. He interprets the symbols the way apocalyptic literature should be interpreted, as cosmic projections of present-day events. And all of this is done within the realm of Christian orthodoxy. In the end, it's a solid, reliable, insightful, brief book by a humble and talented scholar.

Very Helpful.......2007-05-26

This book was very helpful to my understanding of the book of Revelations in the bible.

Very worthwhile read........2007-02-12

We are here in the heart of Dispensationalism,from "Dallas Seminary" and it was easy to relate to it.

Metzger Makes Sense!.......2007-02-07

Are you intimidated by the book of Revelation? Are you confused by the many views people hold about this amazing book? Looking for a book that will help you understand what John saw and what his readers would have understood in the late first-century? If you are, then this book is for you.

Metzger makes sense of this special book we call Revelation. From the beginning Metzger claims that this book has been mistreated by two extreme views: those who concentrate all of their study on this one book and those who are fearful to even attempt to read and interpret it. Many have carelessly ignored the literary genre in which it was written... that being apocalyptic literature.

This little book works much like a commentary. It is easy to read as it is primarily a guide to understanding the "Code" or symbols John uses in this type of literature. I highly recommend this book to those who are concerned with the historical-grammatical approach to studying and interpreting the Scriptures. It is a wonderful book to use in a small Bible study group. (You can also purchase a video and a leaders guide) I have used this in a small group. My class loved it!

It is no secret that Metzger's book is for the common man. Meaning: those who have not spent their entire lives at school, do not have knowledge of Greek, nor have had the opportunity to study theology in an educational institution. Metzger has the common man in mind. I have had the privilege to do these things... yet I find this book to be a great little resource when doing introductory study on the book of Revelation.

There are plenty of books on the market for those who want to further explore the first-century world of John to our modern day. This book is for those who want a historical approach to the book. It is plain and simple. And this is what Metzger wanted to accomplish. Get this book and learn of the great hope that Revelation presents to those who are called "the overcomers!"

Hoped more from this book.......2006-06-22

I bought this book and read it in less than a week, if you have studied even a little bit about the Book of Revelation this is not the book for you. Everything I read I had already learned by just going to Sunday school. It is very basic, and I don't agree with some of the statements the author makes. This book didn't break any code at least for me.

Breaking the Code of Silence: Prominent Leaders Reveal How They Rebounded from Seven Critical Mistakes

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Pathetic! 12 five star ratings from 12 one shot reviewers within Feb 06
Great Read!
Great information and advice in an easy to read format.
An excellent HR resource
Communication awareness

Breaking the Code of Silence: Prominent Leaders Reveal How They Rebounded from Seven Critical Mistakes
Mitchell Kusy
Manufacturer: Taylor Trade Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1589791185

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Kusy and Essex draw from interviews with leaders in both the private and public sectors, as well as analyze high-profile critical errors made by leaders reported in the press, including those at Enron, Arthur Anderson, and the Catholic church. They further provide leaders with a step-by-step game plan for recovery, while also realistically recognizing that not all failure is recoverable.

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Pathetic! 12 five star ratings from 12 one shot reviewers within Feb 06.......2007-07-16

As there is no table of content of it here on Amazon, I would like to type one for your reference.

Introduction - Mistake recovery: The new leadership competency
1. Engagement Gridlock: Rebound with rapid reinvesting
2. Misaligned Momentum: Rebound with rapid redirecting
3. Political Misread: Rebound with rapid repositioning
4. Too much, too soon: Rebound with rapid reinventing
5. Miscused Decision Making: Rebound with rapid redesigning
6. Stifled Communication: Rebound with rapid releasing
7. Bungled Hiring: Rebound with rapid revamping
8. Fatal Errors: Failures that rearel result in a comeback
9. Strategic Rapid Rebound: From rebound anxiety to rebound competency

I truly wonder whether you can grasp the above. No matter what, you might already have a feeling that the authors did try to repackage common ideas and concepts with sophisticated terms/jargons. I am not saying that the content is bad. I just believe that the authors could earn a better ROI of their time on content improvement. It's readable and at par with the sea of business related self improvement book. However, I am obliged to deduct one star for the arguably immoral promotional effort.

Great Read!.......2006-02-27

I found "Breaking the Code of Silence" superbly written. Dr's Essex and Kusy reinforced 2 critical areas, at least in my mind, that businesses and their leaders always must be watchful for:

1. Stick to what you do best, and what matches the organization's core. And be careful that new business ventures don't result in "misaligned momentum."
2. Bungled hiring. It's a problem!! Most businesses do not spend enough time in interviewing and evaluating prospective hires, and they pay a very heavy price for that mistake.

The book is a good read. I'm sure other readers will pick up on their own particular experiences that resonate with the good insights of this book.

Great information and advice in an easy to read format........2006-02-19

"Breaking the Code of Silence" is packed full of good advice about how to lead before, during and and after a mistake or crisis. It should be required reading for all new supervisors and managers.

An excellent HR resource.......2006-02-18

I found the book, Breaking the Code of Silence, extremely well written and an excellent practical guide to recognizing and responding effectively to management errors. An outstanding resource for HR staffers and all managers.

Communication awareness.......2006-02-16

"Breaking the Code..." helped me understand my role as a tool to progress in my organization, confirmed open and honest communication style and awareness of different behaviors must be recognized and worked. It's a good resource for Leaders, Managers and 1st line Supervisors. I also recommend "Fast Forward Leadership" by the same authors for more of a step by step guide on communications, performance and recognition.

Buying businesses pursuant to section 363 of the bankruptcy code.(Bankruptcy): An article from: Leader's Edge

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Buying businesses pursuant to section 363 of the bankruptcy code.(Bankruptcy): An article from: Leader's Edge
Ronald Miller
Manufacturer: Michigan Association of CPAs
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Leader's Edge, published by Michigan Association of CPAs on September 1, 2003. The length of the article is 678 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Buying businesses pursuant to section 363 of the bankruptcy code.(Bankruptcy)
Author: Ronald Miller
Publication: Leader's Edge (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2003
Publisher: Michigan Association of CPAs
Volume: 6 Issue: 5 Page: 12(1)

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CE test on ethics: a code for the laboratory, plus ethos and the laboratory leader.(CONTINUING EDUCATION): An article from: Medical Laboratory Observer

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CE test on ethics: a code for the laboratory, plus ethos and the laboratory leader.(CONTINUING EDUCATION): An article from: Medical Laboratory Observer
Gale Reference Team
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000W6LSSU
Release Date: 2007-09-18

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This digital document is an article from Medical Laboratory Observer, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1659 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: CE test on ethics: a code for the laboratory, plus ethos and the laboratory leader.(CONTINUING EDUCATION)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Medical Laboratory Observer (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 39 Issue: 8 Page: 18(2)

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Duty at all costs.(military officers, code of silence): An article from: Naval War College Review

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Duty at all costs.(military officers, code of silence): An article from: Naval War College Review
George M., III Clifford
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Naval War College Review, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2007. The length of the article is 12419 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Duty at all costs.(military officers, code of silence)
Author: George M., III Clifford
Publication: Naval War College Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 60 Issue: 1 Page: 103(26)

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The Leader's Code
Ken Chapman
Manufacturer: Authorhouse
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1587211343

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The LeaderÂ's Code is about the principles which have guided leaders over the years. The best leaders have always led by example by first directing themselves. Having mastered the art of self-management, the best leaders turn their attention to those who choose to follow them. Their ultimate goal in relating to their employee is to teach others to lead themselves.

Leaders who put into practice the time-tested principles of The LeaderÂ's Code enable us all to work today with a vision of what we want tomorrow to be.

Partisanship and pulpits: why the IRS code is right for America.(Editorial): An article from: Church & State

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Partisanship and pulpits: why the IRS code is right for America.(Editorial): An article from: Church & State

Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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This digital document is an article from Church & State, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2006. The length of the article is 640 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Partisanship and pulpits: why the IRS code is right for America.(Editorial)
Publication: Church & State (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 59 Issue: 4 Page: 14(1)

Article Type: Editorial

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Textile Leaders Promote Voluntary Code.: An article from: Flame Retardancy News

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Textile Leaders Promote Voluntary Code.: An article from: Flame Retardancy News

Manufacturer: Business Communications Company, Inc.
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0009GPVYU
Release Date: 2005-08-01

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This digital document is an article from Flame Retardancy News, published by Business Communications Company, Inc. on November 1, 2004. The length of the article is 637 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Textile Leaders Promote Voluntary Code.
Publication: Flame Retardancy News (Newsletter)
Date: November 1, 2004
Publisher: Business Communications Company, Inc.
Volume: 14 Issue: 11 Page: NA

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Thought Leaders: The Source Code of Exceptional Managers and Entrepreneurs

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Thought Leaders: The Source Code of Exceptional Managers and Entrepreneurs
Shrinivas Pandit
Manufacturer: TATA McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0070403082

Toshiba TEC Europe and TAGSYS collaborate as leaders in RFID-bar code printing.(radio frequency identification) : An article from: EDP Weekly's IT Monitor

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Toshiba TEC Europe and TAGSYS collaborate as leaders in RFID-bar code printing.(radio frequency identification) : An article from: EDP Weekly's IT Monitor

Manufacturer: Millin Publishing, Inc.
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Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B000B7OCKG
Release Date: 2005-08-30

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This digital document is an article from EDP Weekly's IT Monitor, published by Millin Publishing, Inc. on August 8, 2005. The length of the article is 463 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Toshiba TEC Europe and TAGSYS collaborate as leaders in RFID-bar code printing.(radio frequency identification)
Publication: EDP Weekly's IT Monitor (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 8, 2005
Publisher: Millin Publishing, Inc.
Volume: 46 Issue: 30 Page: 3

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